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The Scout Head to Head Leagues 2011/12

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ENTRY HAS NOW CLOSED AND THE DRAW HAS BEEN MADE

On Wednesday night the doors were kicked open. After days of speculation, frustration and some unlikely conspiracies, the Fantasy Premier League (FPL) launched a new site, new rules and a new start to our Fantasy seasons.

The player list tinkering is now taking place in earnest as the ardent Fantasy Managers look to steal a march on the casual brigade. Leagues are already in place – sign-up’s underway.

The “classic” Fantasy Football Scout League is already available via this code (code: 490-626). Now, though it’s time to take on the behemoth that is now our ten (the impending Reserve League included) Head to Head leagues…

Those of you that were involved in our Head to Head leagues last year should, all being well, have already received the code to your new division for next season (if not, details follow later on how to rectify this – there are deadlines so don’t delay) not long after the game went live, so now it’s down to enticing new entrants.

Last year we ran seven (twenty man) Head to Head leagues. This season we are going to add another two onto the pile leaving us with nine of these in total as we continue to grow and grow – this opens up 38 more places (alongside 6 spaces already confirmed to be filled in Head to Head 7) for our community to snap up. If you want to try and squeeze into FFS H2H 8 (with Fantasy Football Scout business brain Chris, or “elfozzie” to you) or FFS H2H 9 (with myself, sorry folks!) be sure to follow the upcoming instructions…

Please email me at andy@fantasyfootballscout.co.uk with the heading “FFS Head to Head: New Entry” with these very specific details as entry:

  1. Fantasy Football Scout User Name (nickname used to post comments with)
  2. Full name
  3. Link to your Fantasy Premier League team or ID number

Make sure you provide the correct link. This can be found by clicking ‘History’ under your kit on your team page. It should be of the form ‘http://fantasy.premierleague.com/entry/X/history/’ (where X is your unique 1 to 7 digit team ID number – for example, mine is 89). N.b. links are represented differently than in past years so don’t get caught out.

If you fail to provide all of these details or enter by the closing date below, then your entry will become invalid so make sure to check everything is correct.

Deadlines are going to be tighter this year, so you’ll need to be quick as entry for these closes just a couple of weeks away at midnight (GMT) on Friday July 29 – a week today. All valid entries will then be put into a (hypothetical) pot, with 44 drawn at random and assigned to a league based on their final ranking from last season.

If, by the time deadline for entry closes, there are also any unclaimed spots in the pre-determined seven Head to Head leagues above, then places will also be up for grabs and added into the mix for new applicants to potentially sneak their way in; a “golden ticket” up the newly formed league structure all the way to FFS H2H 1 could also be on the cards if you’re lucky and did well enough last season.

This is where the qualifiers for the aforementioned seven leagues get their instructions if they need them. If you haven’t yet received an email with your new league code then please get in touch with me using exactly the same instructions as for new applicants but header your email with “FFS Head to Head: League Code” instead, and ask for your code. All of those who qualified by finishing in the top 28 places in the Reserve League last year, for example, will need to email me as I don’t have any of your contact details on record – the onus is upon you to claim what is yours in the next week. Be fast to make sure you don’t miss out on what you earned last year.

Finally, for those already qualified, you’ll also need to make sure your team is registered under the same email as last season as I will be checking the 2010/11 scores to verify your entries.

The process of promotion and relegation from these leagues are perhaps best left to be show in image form one more time so as my garble doesn’t confuse anyone. If you have any queries then don’t hesitate to comment (I’ll do my best to respond quickly), email (be aware I expect to be inundated with these) or tweet (perhaps most likely for me to see) in my direction and I’ll do my best to get back to you. The picture representation once again is…

There you go – that’s more than enough to take in for now. Don’t forget to get your emails in before the H2H league deadline – next Friday.

Andy Leicester won the Premier League. Leicester. Premier League. What is this life? Follow them on Twitter

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  1. Jimjam
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 5 months ago

    Would love to get some advice on my teams as it stands. (Yes, another RMT!) Thanks!

    Given, Begovic
    ACole, Kompany, Kelly, Hughes, Simpson
    Yaya, N'Zogbia, O'Hara, Sessegnon, Tchoyi
    Van Persie, Bent, Ba

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    1. MA
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 5 months ago

      Do the keepers rotate well? Im not saying they dont, but Im sure theres a few big clashed throughout the season - worth checking.
      I wouldnt go A Cole, but thats just me.
      Really like the mid, forward line is good too, the dilemma is who the 6.5 striker should be for many - im going rodders and upgrading to odem GW3. A good start.

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      1. Jimjam
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 5 months ago

        Appreciate the response - as far as I can see the keepers do rotate well throughout the season, but I could be wrong. I was wary of Cole, but from what I'm hearing he should be more involved attacking under AVB, and he's the most nailed-on of the Chelsea defenders.

        Agree on the dilemma of the 6.5 striker - interested to see who people go for.

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        1. MA
          • 15 Years
          13 years, 5 months ago

          Yes, I like the idea of a strong point scoring def who plays all season, I just question where I would find the money elsewhere in my team.

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  2. gatzi
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 5 months ago

    Sylvain Distin - very high up the EA points system - worth a punt?

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    1. greghammer95
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 5 months ago

      I've thought about him instead of Baines... If you can afford Baines then I would get him, but if not, Distin is a good differential.

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      1. gatzi
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 5 months ago

        At 5.5 he seems a resonable shout but as you say Baines is the big points scorer at a big price

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        1. p.pete
          • 14 Years
          13 years, 5 months ago

          At 5.5 how does he compare to other defenders at that price - Gibson, Samba?

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    2. heco87
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 5 months ago

      I would sooner have Jagz than Distin

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  3. Milkman
    • 13 Years
    13 years, 5 months ago

    Loads of RMTs going on! How about a few thoughts on the specific issue of nailed on starters:

    Suarez first few weeks - seems opinion is divided?
    Sessegnon - seems he may be a starter?
    O'Shea - I though Brucie had made him captain?
    Downing - again opinion seems divided but with Carroll up front for them....

    Thoughts?

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    1. SAINTS
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 5 months ago

      Suarez - see my post below
      Sessegnon - probably in my squad but someone made a good point about K. Richardson a few seasons ago having a great pre-season but terrible season.
      O'Shea - Injured already and although might be captain might not be able to play! He rotates well with Simpson though who I and most will have.
      Downing - Will need to look at pre-season but he's flexible where he can play and so should(?) play most games?

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      1. Milkman
        • 13 Years
        13 years, 5 months ago

        Re: Suarez - quite a few people are sdaying he'll have had three or so weeks off by the time the season comes round and with his track record of club play straight after international duty he'll be fine. Guess there's just no way of knowing till GW1!

        How serious is O'Shea's injury? Haven't seen it in an article. I'll google it now...

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        1. p.pete
          • 14 Years
          13 years, 5 months ago

          He didn't have much game time before joining Liverpool either - so he could actually come straight in on form. It will be a good test of his temperament if they win, does he go crazy and disappear into America for a month.

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      2. tommypocket
        • 15 Years
        13 years, 5 months ago

        Sessegnon was a great differential in the latter half of last season - looks as though he's carrying that on in pre-season which is a good sign...

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        1. Milkman
          • 13 Years
          13 years, 5 months ago

          Yer my thoughts exactly. Still - nailed on a starter?

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          1. tommypocket
            • 15 Years
            13 years, 5 months ago

            I think so - Steve Bruce has mentioned a couple of times how important he thinks he is... plus when Gyan's not on the field he'll be on penalties too.

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            1. p.pete
              • 14 Years
              13 years, 5 months ago

              A)SSegersson + Duff (+.5m)
              or
              B)Nzogbia + Barton?

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              1. Milkman
                • 13 Years
                13 years, 5 months ago

                That's a tricky one. Wouldn't like to pick really. But if you forced me I'd probably go for B. Nzog and Barton could be heavily involved in their respective teams' moves.

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  4. SAINTS
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    13 years, 5 months ago

    I asked this yesterday but didn't get any replies. Maybe it's too obvious a question but...

    Why are the majority going for Suarez? He's had a busy summer and although 0.5m cheaper than Carroll is the difference that big?

    My thought is that with so many midfield options putting balls in the box, especially now Downing is there and might play most games, won't Carroll be getting excellent service?

    Any thoughts?

    And @IamMeireles I've replied to your post above^^^^^^^

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    1. heco87
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 5 months ago

      It comes down to who you think will play in Midfield & up top for Liverpool. I think the below will start the seaon ... maybe Suarez plays 65 mins but I think that may be enough for him ... Suarez had a winter break remember so although he's been at Copa America, I think he'll still be starting:

      Adam / Lucas

      Gerrard Meireles/maxi

      Kuyt Suarez

      Carroll

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      1. pompeyfan
        • 15 Years
        13 years, 5 months ago

        extended winter break in fact, with his 7 match ban for biting. I will be going for him as I can't see him not starting

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        1. Milkman
          • 13 Years
          13 years, 5 months ago

          +1

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        2. heco87
          • 14 Years
          13 years, 5 months ago

          Must have been pretty hungry that game ...

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    2. Bedknobs and Boomsticks
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 5 months ago

      100% agree. Suarez might be rested at the start of the season and nobody actually knows where he'd going to play anyway. At 0.5m cheaper its easy to downgrade, and I smell a price drop or two if he is benched for the first couple of games.

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      1. SAINTS
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        13 years, 5 months ago

        That's a good point about Suarez being less. Obviously much easier to downgrade than upgrade.

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    3. Suarezchomper
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 5 months ago

      Thanks!
      I personally think Suarez will be the better of the 2, although like you say he has had a busy summer.
      I'm waiting tosee what Kenny does before picking out of suarez and Carroll, really depends on how the midfield will be set up the majority of the time.

      as for your reply to mine, do you not think Lucas may attract more bonus due to his excellent defensive work in midfield?

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      1. SAINTS
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        13 years, 5 months ago

        I guess with the points for passes etc maybe but in the past defensive midfielders never get anything. I guess we might have to see when the season starts.

        Also, might there not be better options at worse teams for the price?

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    4. MA
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 5 months ago

      I am personally just monitoring the lpool situation. Not even till into the season, just seeing how the friendlies go first. There is a lot of uncertainty about who will play at the mo, but on paper carroll looks like having a great season. A lot going for Suarez on here. Out of the three I honestly prefer Bent, doesnt have that level of competition and consistent.

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      1. HuttonDressedasLahm
        • 15 Years
        13 years, 5 months ago

        Considering Suarez is STILL playing, I think he will definitely be rested early season for 1 or 2 games, especially with all the options available to Kenny D

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        1. Qubit
          • 15 Years
          13 years, 5 months ago

          Dont really understand all this rest talk. He'll have nearly 3 weeks rest! If anything he should be sharp at the start of the season surely? (he might get fatigued later on perhaps)

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  5. Suarezchomper
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 5 months ago

    test

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    1. Suarezchomper
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 5 months ago

      How long does it take for a grav to work?

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      1. heco87
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 5 months ago

        I did mine 2 days ago, worked after about 5 mins

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      2. SAINTS
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        13 years, 5 months ago

        It's there now.

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    2. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 5 months ago

      Not yet ... give it 5 minutes ...

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    3. Damo.
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 5 months ago

      It's a bit strange you don't have Meireles 🙂

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      1. Suarezchomper
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 5 months ago

        Haha, i know but Meireles may be on his way out so may change to suarez. I think suarez is going to be one of the players of the season this time round anyway.
        I'll have to put my old name in brackets!

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        1. Damo.
          • 14 Years
          13 years, 5 months ago

          Hopefully man. Whatcha reckon's gonna happen at LB. I know it's not the best option to have GJ playing there but if we bring someone in then that just limits the chances of Kelly and, really limits the chances of Flanno, getting games at RB as surely GJ will just switch to there.

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          1. Suarezchomper
            • 14 Years
            13 years, 5 months ago

            I don't know, i think we might wait it out for a LB if they can't see a viable option at the moment. I think Kelly nailed RB as his own KK had so much trust in him and threw him in at the deepend too! I have a feeling GJ may be used as winger if he doesn't play LB too.

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        2. I am the Suarez
          • 14 Years
          13 years, 5 months ago

          Whoah there - I'll have none of that flagrant plagiarism please!

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  6. tommypocket
    • 15 Years
    13 years, 5 months ago

    Anyone else concerned about Chelsea?

    Trying to crowbar in Lampard or maybe take a punt on Malouda or Benayoun but not seeing much to give me any faith that their decent run of fixtures will result in nothing more than them winning 1 or 2 nil...

    Obviously it's only pre-season and you have to take those games with a pinch of salt but they don't exactly look free-scoring...

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    1. greghammer95
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 5 months ago

      To be honest there is not anyone that I really want from Chelsea, until we start knowing who is going to play. BUT, I would advise having at least one player, i've gone for Malouda, cheapish compared to Lampard. And a midfielder, where I'm struggling to fill the positions.

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    2. SAINTS
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 5 months ago

      My gut is on Malouda because of an article on here a while back about the new manager and his way of playing and formations etc. It kind of said (though I am paraphrasing quite heavily) that the wings will be used very offensively and so Malouda and A.Cole will be much more attacking.

      However their pre-season is hardly reflecting that so far.....

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      1. HuttonDressedasLahm
        • 15 Years
        13 years, 5 months ago

        Malouda for me too , for the same reasons, however, unless Chelsea get a bit of new blood, I can see more of the same from last season.

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  7. gatzi
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 5 months ago

    Kuyt got such a good rating in the EA points system he's gonna be a BP magnet this season

    I hate the guy and vowed to never let him near my team but I might just have to now.........

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    1. gatzi
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 5 months ago

      10.0 expensive though :/

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      1. greghammer95
        • 15 Years
        13 years, 5 months ago

        To much rotation for me in that Liverpool midfield. I've gone for Suarez, I think he'd be high up there if he'd played a full season.

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        1. p.pete
          • 14 Years
          13 years, 5 months ago

          Kuyt could be played even further forward, but I think maybe he'll be slightly less nailed-on to every starting 11.

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    2. Milkman
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 5 months ago

      Reckon he's a guaranteed starter then with all the 'Pool midfield competition? Probably is after last season - but it's a bit of a poser.

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      1. gatzi
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 5 months ago

        You raise a good point

        I guess he's one to watch

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        1. Milkman
          • 13 Years
          13 years, 5 months ago

          He's pretty pricey too. Although I reckon he could prove unpopular for that very reason so he could be an expensive differential. If that's not an oxymoron. 😉

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          1. HuttonDressedasLahm
            • 15 Years
            13 years, 5 months ago

            No pens ans MORE rotation, AND a higher price, seems like a no no for me unless Carroll goes down injured

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    3. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 5 months ago

      Do you have a link to the points/system?

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      1. greghammer95
        • 15 Years
        13 years, 5 months ago

        http://www.premierleague.com/page/PlayerPerformanceIndex/0,,12306,00.html

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        1. TorresMagic™
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 15 Years
          13 years, 5 months ago

          Thanks, out of the loop atm.

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        2. @FuzzyWarbles
          • 14 Years
          13 years, 5 months ago

          cheers, im happy to see alot of my 1st draft selections are in the top of this list, including malouda #1. adam 20th? these BPS are gonna definitely be different this year.

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          1. Bedknobs and Boomsticks
            • 15 Years
            13 years, 5 months ago

            Modric 80th!

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  8. Tommytour
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 5 months ago

    So now its a little bit less hectic, may throw my team out there!

    Given Begovic
    Luiz Kompany Baird Simpson Orr
    Malouda Silva O'Hara Sinclair Moses
    Torres Suarez Zamoura

    Now just got to wait for countdown to kick off! Any glaring mistakes?

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    1. Jimjam
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 5 months ago

      Pretty good team man - my only concerns would be rotation for Luiz and form for Torres. I like your midfield.

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      1. Tommytour
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 5 months ago

        Torres > RVP GW4 is the plan and think Luiz will start will possibly Alex leaving.

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  9. vova
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 5 months ago

    I came up with an interesting team:

    Given Kenny
    Kompany ACole Simpson Bramble Hughes
    Nzogbia Sinclair Tchoyi Sess Silva
    Bent RVP Holt
    1.0 in bank

    what do you think?

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    1. MA
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 5 months ago

      Bramble/Hughes/Holt could see you spend that 1m easily. I dont think your defence has good balance - would you consider samba/huth/hange? Better point scorers IMO.

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      1. vova
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 5 months ago

        im gonna play 433 most of the time so dont really see the need in getting hangeland and huth. What i am unsure about is should i have bent/rvp or carroll/roo or any other simmilar combo.

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        1. Bedknobs and Boomsticks
          • 15 Years
          13 years, 5 months ago

          Defence is fine for a 4-3-3.

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    2. Fratboy
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 5 months ago

      Yaya>Silva
      Briggs>Hughes

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      1. FPL Daniel
        • 15 Years
        13 years, 5 months ago

        Don't listen to FB one of he worst adviser here. Torres funeral?? What kind of comment is that?

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  10. MA
    • 15 Years
    13 years, 5 months ago

    http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/transfer-rumours/9212/4/taarabt-psg-deal-verge-collapse

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  11. JackT2
    • 13 Years
    13 years, 5 months ago

    Just made the first draft of my team. A bit of a beginner so would appreciate any advice.

    Howard / Al Habsi
    Jagielka / Dunne/ Enrique / Bardsley / Alcaraz
    N'Zogbia / Vaughn / Lampard / Yaya / Tiote
    Suarez / Torres / Agbonlahor

    Thanks.

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    1. Fratboy
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 5 months ago

      List of No's: (IMO of course)

      Howard - Spurs will score
      Jagielka - same reason
      Dunne - Collins probably a better option nowadays
      Tiote - Switch to Dyer imo...
      Agbonlahor - NO
      Torres - It's your funeral

      Wow that's negative, meant in the best possible way!

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      1. Damo.
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 5 months ago

        In fairness man I would think he has planned abit further than the first GW for his keeper. Hence palying AL habsi I would say.

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      2. JackT2
        • 13 Years
        13 years, 5 months ago

        Thanks, didn't expect much approval for Torres or Agbonlahor but I've always been too tempted by the gambles! You think first game justifies getting rid of Howard + Jag? Jagielka in there partly in the hope he gets the move to Arsenal.

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        1. Kingston
          • 14 Years
          13 years, 5 months ago

          I quite like the agbonlahor pick. Barring last season he's got a decent fantasy record. With a new manager he could be a bargain

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      3. tosey
        • 15 Years
        13 years, 5 months ago

        "spurs will score"

        its not all about the first gameweek

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    2. MA
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 5 months ago

      I would scrap this team. I dont think it has good balance. Agbon is one of the worst selections ive seen so far, i wouldnt pick vaughan. 4/5 defenders can be better picked. Dont go with howard in nets.

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      1. JackT2
        • 13 Years
        13 years, 5 months ago

        Any suggestions for replacements of the 4/5 defenders and Howard?

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  12. Cathal Cantona
    • 15 Years
    13 years, 5 months ago

    Yoo00

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  13. Milkman
    • 13 Years
    13 years, 5 months ago

    How have I ended up with 3 Newcastle players despite swearing to myself I wouldn't have any!!?? Think again...

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  14. Tommyboy
    • 13 Years
    13 years, 5 months ago

    Trying to get in a United defender (I have Kompany and ACole so just think I need a United one aswell considering there is always a decent chance of CS whoever they're playing)...

    I dont want to fork out 7/8 for Evra or Vida - Any other suggestions?

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    1. Milkman
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 5 months ago

      Raphael is a popular choice but I'm a bit worried about rotation.

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  15. nem
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 5 months ago

    Hey Guys,

    RMT please- anything glaring I am missing?

    Hart (Ruddy)
    Kompany, Luiz, Briggs (Wes Bown, Simpson)
    Lampard, Sessengon, Nzogbia, Duff, (Buzasky)
    RVP, Suarez, Holt

    Any opinions much appreciated

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    1. Kingston
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 5 months ago

      I'd be worried bout your defence. 3 of them are at risk of rotation. Also buszaki scored no goals and had no assists last season and was used as a sub alot

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  16. GirlsJustWanaHaveKun
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 5 months ago

    bang

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    1. Christina.
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 5 months ago

      crash boom

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  17. Kingston
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 5 months ago

    Just a quick query. Is aaron hughes of fulham a nailed on starter with senderos being fit for the new season?

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    1. Christina.
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 5 months ago

      jip

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      1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        13 years, 5 months ago

        Hmmm.

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    2. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 5 months ago

      Not any more - see Euro qualifiers.

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      1. RottenTroll
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 5 months ago

        Should Baird be the FF choice then?

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        1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 15 Years
          13 years, 5 months ago

          Briggs is in there - Fulham have got stronger, imo.

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  18. nevertrustbony
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 5 months ago

    bent or carrol?

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    1. tosey
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 5 months ago

      bent

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      1. heco87
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 5 months ago

        yesot - what's your opinion on Suarez? - always respect your opinions

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        1. tosey
          • 15 Years
          13 years, 5 months ago

          i want to see how liverpool line up first. he was class end of last season but he was up top with kuyt just off him, with carroll back its hard to tell how he'll do

          im toying with the idea of having him first 3 gwks then switching to rvp, want to see how he does in friendlies first

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  19. The Doctor "Oh heavens…
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 5 months ago

    Morning,

    Was there a list showing how things ended in the head to head leagues last year.

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  20. Wild Rover
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 5 months ago

    Could somebody be kind enough to post a link to the EA stats from last season that the BPs will be based on. Thanks.

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    1. Wild Rover
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 5 months ago

      Ok, found it! 🙂

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  21. gatzi
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 5 months ago

    A playing GK that is 4.0?

    Gogo, recommend me 🙂

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    1. heco87
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 5 months ago

      I'm on Ruddy at the moment

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      1. gatzi
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 5 months ago

        Me too, wasn't 100% he played 1st choice

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        1. Anti-Ipswich
          • 14 Years
          13 years, 5 months ago

          I can assure you 100% he's our first choice keeper. However, we're looking to get Fraser Forster from Newcastle in, I'm not convinced about Ruddy.

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        2. heco87
          • 14 Years
          13 years, 5 months ago

          45 games last season so unless they sign anyone ....

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  22. Bubbles
    • 15 Years
    13 years, 5 months ago

    Anyone know when Toure is back from his diet drugs ban?

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    1. In Like Flynn.
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 5 months ago

      September. ( 2nd I think)

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      1. Bubbles
        • 15 Years
        13 years, 5 months ago

        Cool, cheers ILF.

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  23. SAINTS
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    13 years, 5 months ago

    I'm afraid I'm going to have to put a RMT out there. Any feedback would be great:

    Given Kenny
    Luiz Kompany Hughes Simpson Alcaraz
    Malouda Silva Albrighton Sinclair Buzsaky
    Carroll RVP Holt

    *Luiz only if looking like regular stars
    *Buzsaky only if Taarbt leaves as QPR/Swansea rotate perfectly all season

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  24. tosey
    • 15 Years
    13 years, 5 months ago

    so who are peoples definites so far?

    mine are

    lampard
    albrighton
    bent
    nzogbia
    kompany
    d.simpson

    apart from that im really not sure

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    1. nevertrustbony
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 5 months ago

      nzogbia at villa or wigan?

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      1. tosey
        • 15 Years
        13 years, 5 months ago

        either

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        1. HuttonDressedasLahm
          • 15 Years
          13 years, 5 months ago

          So you would have NZog/Albrighton AND bent from Villa
          Lamps is dispensable imo

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          1. tosey
            • 15 Years
            13 years, 5 months ago

            yeh i plan to wildcard after gwk11, villa have the nicest run until then

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    2. Bubbles
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 5 months ago

      Given
      Kompany
      Cashley
      N'Zog
      RVP

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      1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        13 years, 5 months ago

        Given
        Baines
        Vidic
        Yaya
        Bent

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    3. Anti-Ipswich
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 5 months ago

      Are you sure about Lamps? He's not getting younger and I believe that the new bonus system doesn't really suit him. I think I agree with the rest.

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      1. tosey
        • 15 Years
        13 years, 5 months ago

        i caught the highlights of their friendly yesterday and lamps was in the box quite a bit

        ill see how the rest of the friendlies go but likely ill have him first 3 weeks

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        1. Anti-Ipswich
          • 14 Years
          13 years, 5 months ago

          I've gone for Malouda myself. I think he benefits more from the BP system and he's, what, 1.5 cheaper than Lamps? I think it's worth it.

          If you saw the highlights, did you see Torres' ball turn on the edge of the box a la RVP vs Inter? Wonderful stuff

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          1. HuttonDressedasLahm
            • 15 Years
            13 years, 5 months ago

            Followed by a miss?!!

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            1. Anti-Ipswich
              • 14 Years
              13 years, 5 months ago

              It was blocked! But the man's got a bit of confidence if he can do that. It made me interested anyway. I haven't seen him do something like that since mid-late 2009/2010

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          2. greghammer95
            • 15 Years
            13 years, 5 months ago

            You got a link there anti-ipswich?

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            1. Anti-Ipswich
              • 14 Years
              13 years, 5 months ago

              Yup, right here. The Torres tekkers is around 50 seconds in.

              http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=Dh0f2TndLs0

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              1. HuttonDressedasLahm
                • 15 Years
                13 years, 5 months ago

                Good article in the Times today about Torres lack of confidence in front of goal.

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                1. Anti-Ipswich
                  • 14 Years
                  13 years, 5 months ago

                  Hmm. The Times needs a subscription to read online right? Damn the lack of British papers in Australia!

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  25. griff
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 5 months ago

    How do with the Chelsea defence will line up next season? Tempted by Boswinga, especially since the new manager is Portuguese

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    1. HuttonDressedasLahm
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 5 months ago

      No definites I think, much rotation, but big games I would expect the same as last year...

      Ivanovic/Terry/Alex/Cole

      With any luck AVB may replace Essien in midfiled with Luiz, now that would put him in my team for sure!

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    2. RottenTroll
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 5 months ago

      Like the call on the Portuguese link.
      Also anyone thing Kalou will start this season?

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      1. HuttonDressedasLahm
        • 15 Years
        13 years, 5 months ago

        Apparently they have taken an extra year option on Bosingwa's contract so they can get a fee for him when they sell him(The Times)

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  26. HuttonDressedasLahm
    • 15 Years
    13 years, 5 months ago

    RMMFT!!
    Injuries permitting!

    Given/Kenny
    Warnock/Orr/Kompany/Baines/Simpson
    NZog/Malouda/Sesssegon/BenArfa/Fellaini
    Zamora/Bent/Balotelli

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    1. Christina.
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 5 months ago

      Fellaini

      😯

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    2. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 5 months ago

      I like, except both Given and Warnock. Also, Ballotelli - are you sure?

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      1. HuttonDressedasLahm
        • 15 Years
        13 years, 5 months ago

        Ok, Balotelli (or starting City forward)

        I like to double up with a Gk and 1 defender also with Kenny/Orr

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    3. tosey
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 5 months ago

      bradley orr in a premiership dreamteam - i never thought id see the day! (this is after watching him for years at bristol city)

      id be very suprised if he held down a first team place

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      1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        13 years, 5 months ago

        nomar insists he will ...

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        1. HuttonDressedasLahm
          • 15 Years
          13 years, 5 months ago

          Or I may replace Balotelli with Rooney, and downgrade Fellaini to a 4.5 mil midfielder. (Who is the best option)???

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        2. tosey
          • 15 Years
          13 years, 5 months ago

          wait until u see him play

          he may have looked good in a high-flying championship team but having watched him for 6 years week in week out id like to think im pretty well placed to judge and i do think hell get found out in the prem

          i hope he doesnt as always quite liked him as a player. 100%-er but not blessed ability wise

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  27. ZeSuPeR
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 5 months ago

    Ashley Cole + Nani

    OR

    Luiz + Lampard

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    1. HuttonDressedasLahm
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 5 months ago

      Neither, both have 1 big rotation risk

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      1. ZeSuPeR
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 5 months ago

        Ill try and work Ashley and Lampard then

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        1. HuttonDressedasLahm
          • 15 Years
          13 years, 5 months ago

          Cole and Malouda for me.

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  28. @FuzzyWarbles
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 5 months ago

    i have the perfect squad:

    Turnbull/Lindegaard

    Vermaelen/Kolarov/Agger/Corluka/Kyrgiakos

    Kalou/Diaby/Milner/Dunn/Spearing

    Berbatov/Balotelli/Chamakh

    problem is im .5 short

    oh well back to the drawing board.

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    1. HuttonDressedasLahm
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 5 months ago

      I dont get it?!!

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      1. @FuzzyWarbles
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 5 months ago

        it was an (awful)attempt to show how one could spend over a 100 million and be left with a squad with almost nothing. took 10-15 minutes, fishing for a laugh, apparently another epic fail.

        Christ i thought id at least get a kolarov dig.

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    2. Anti-Ipswich
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 5 months ago

      I think it's the unwanted XV.

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  29. Wild Rover
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 5 months ago

    Is Rafael likely to be first choice RB?

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  30. Bedknobs and Boomsticks
    • 15 Years
    13 years, 5 months ago

    WHat are teh transfers people would like to see from a fantasy perspective then?

    Mine are:

    Samba / Cahill / Jags > Arsenal
    Fabregas > Barca
    Enrique > Pool
    N'Zog > Villa

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    1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 5 months ago

      The last two, for sure.

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      1. HuttonDressedasLahm
        • 15 Years
        13 years, 5 months ago

        ANYONE to Arsenal!

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    2. Soop
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 5 months ago

      first and last ones pls

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